Special Events

Boone Central TeamMates celebrated another great year of mentoring by hosting their annual Spring Banquet on Sunday, the 26th, at the Cardinal Inn. The evening was kicked off by a group of middle school students who performed their Oral Interpretation of Drama skit, “Ten Reasons You Should Stay Home from School.” Pastor Keith Brich, a TeamMate mentor himself, led the nearly 200 in attendance in prayer before enjoying a delicious meal catered by Country Mile Catering.

The Albion Economic Development Corporation and a host of local vendors kicked off the season in downtown Albion with a Cinco De Mayo celebration at the Venue on 4th last week. Cinco De Mayo is Spanish for ‘Fifth of May’, and is an annual worldwide celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Steven Ruzek, VP & Manager of Cornerstone Bank in Albion, recently presented a $792 donation to the Boone Central Cardinals boys and girls varsity basketball teams as part of Cornerstone Bank’s “$3 for 3” program.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska will be May 16. Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit for the day.

The Newman Grove Tree Board celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day with the Newman Grove Elementary. The pre-K to 6th grade received a book and puzzle for their classrooms.

The 2026 Boone Central Cardinal Prom was held on Saturday with a theme of “Night in Rio.” The students were dressed to impress for the Grand March, and crowed this year’s Cardinal King and Queen were: Cody Andreasen, son of Brian and Cheryl Andreasen; and Sierra Baker, daughter of Dave and Sharon Baker.

On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Boone Central FFA Chapter held its annual end-of-year banquet. This banquet was filled with recognition of students, FFA alumni, parents, and community members who helped out our organization this school year.